water scorpion
US /ˈwɑː.t̬ɚ ˌskɔːr.pi.ən/
UK /ˈwɑː.t̬ɚ ˌskɔːr.pi.ən/
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escorpião-d'água
any of various predatory aquatic bugs (family Nepidae) that have a long breathing tube at the rear of the body and raptorial front legs
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The pond was home to several fascinating water scorpions.
O lago era o lar de vários fascinantes escorpiões-d'água.
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A water scorpion uses its long breathing tube to get air from the surface.
Um escorpião-d'água usa seu longo tubo respiratório para obter ar da superfície.